Miami's reigning number one public intellectual (and I say that with all due respect) Enrique Santos was out picketing the Shaq 24 Hour Fitness in Coconut Grove this weekend. Depending on which side of the story you believe, either he got kicked out for being a fatty in the eyes of the holy fitness gods or he got busted trying to bring in his own private trainer to the gym. So he hooks up with the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (a real organization, apparently) to protest the gym
Radio personality Enrique Santos isn't exactly known for his social consciousness. He has made fun of everything from domestic abuse to racial tension -- but he swears he's serious about one thing: obesity. The blunt, pudgy host of 98.3 FM's Spanish-language radio show Enrique y Joe just started lobbying for city legislation to protect heavyset folks from discrimination. (He calls it prejudice "based on size.")
It's not that his cause isn't legit. People lose jobs because of thei
via Sinthyia's YoutubeWe wanted to find a better picture, but this one is quite paranormal and fitting, no? Last week, a new candidate entered Miami's mayoral race on a platform of health-care reform and mosquito control. Riptide isn't sure if running on those issues alone will win a mayoral race, but they're pretty standard political fair. The lady behind the ideas, though, isn't your standard politician. Coconut Grove resident Sinthyia R. Darkness is a paranormal activity expert, founder of th
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Alex Izaguirre He didn't win the mayor's seat in 2005, but Spanish-language radio host Enrique Santos is considering a second run at public office.The popular shock jock, who mans the morning show for La Kalle 98.3, is looking to join the already crowded race to take over Miami City Commissioner Joe Sanchez's seat. It has been a major topic of discussion on his show for the past four days, and he's set up a Facebook page seeking supporters. The 34-year-old former North Miami cop became a ho
Almost a month after Riptide broke the story that likely mayor-in-waiting Tomas Regalado once helped lead a fundraiser for Miami's most infamous terrorist, it looks like Regalado has finally admitted his role on the record.via Tomas Regalado for MayorIf the other radio stations jumped off a cliff, would you do it too?​Just don't hold your breath for any real explanation from the candidate.A quick recap: in 1983, a Spanish-language radio station where Regalado worked as program director he
